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Columbus Oaks Healthcare Community

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

300 North St, Columbus, TX 78934137 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.3/5

based on 40 Google reviews

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1/ 10
low Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Above-median deficiencies (11 vs median 8.0)

Above average in Texas · Below recommended RN staffing · Above average staffing · Best in DYNASTY HEALTHCARE GROUP chain · $9,750 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility offers a very warm and engaging environment for residents, particularly regarding their activity programs and frontline nursing staff. However, families must be extremely vigilant regarding safety protocols and should personally verify that communication lines with management are functional, as recent reviews highlight critical lapses in patient supervision and responsiveness.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

40 reviews analyzed
Families often praise the facility for its caring, professional nursing staff and engaging activity programs. However, there are serious allegations regarding patient safety and neglect, as well as significant concerns regarding communication with management and difficulty reaching the facility by phone.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff8.0Clean5.0Activities5.0MedsN/AMemory5.0Comms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Caring and professional nursing staff
  • Engaging activity and event programs
  • Clean and well-maintained environment
  • Friendly admissions process

Concerns

  • Patient safety and neglect (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Poor communication and difficulty reaching staff via phone (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Dissatisfaction with upper management (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2345.02018(6)2.92023(12)4.82024(49)3.02025(15)5.02026(1)

Distribution

5
38
4
2
3
2
2
2
1
8
12 reviews posted between Apr 2, 2024Apr 4, 2024 · 12 were 5-star
10 reviews posted between Sep 24, 2024Sep 25, 2024 · 7 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard great things about your activity programs; could you tell us more about the specific types of events or social outings planned for residents each week?
  • 2With the high staffing rating you have, how do you ensure that the nursing team stays closely connected with families regarding daily updates?
  • 3How does the nursing team handle medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's condition during the overnight hours?
  • 4What steps are being taken to address the recent health inspection findings and ensure the highest level of patient safety?
  • 5We noticed many people mention how clean and well-maintained the facility is; how often are the resident rooms and common areas deep-cleaned?
  • 6If we have a non-urgent question or need to reach someone, what is the best way to ensure we get a timely response from the administrative team?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The nurses, aides and everyone go above and beyond to make my mom feel at home and well taken care of.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

My mom was NOT kept safe. Left in wheelchair, extended time, dozed off & fell on her face, death came within two weeks.

Deceased resident's family · 2025☆☆☆☆

I call number and get transferred to a number NO ONE answers! 😡 Poor communication

Resident's POA · 2023☆☆☆☆
Source: 40 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.23hrs
31%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.33hrs
81%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
50%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
57%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
1/ 5
Better Than Avg

6

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.6%
US
15.4%
TX
9.4%
Colorado
9.4%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.4%
Better than Avg
Here
6.4%
US
19.4%
TX
14.2%
Colorado
11.7%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
TX
2.5%
Colorado
0.1%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
20.4%
US
19.5%
TX
18.4%
Colorado
12.0%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
21.7%
US
14.4%
TX
16.1%
Colorado
15.7%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
TX
96.9%
Colorado
97.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility95.6%
Better than Avg
Here
95.6%
US
81.8%
TX
89.2%
Colorado
90.1%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility87.5%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
87.5%
US
79.7%
TX
88.0%
Colorado
96.5%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
6.3%
US
1.6%
TX
1.5%
Colorado
1.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

10deficiencies
1penalties
Above state avg (9.1)
10 complaint-triggered
$9,750 in fines

Columbus Oaks has recurring medication management problems appearing across multiple surveys from 2023 to 2025, including high error rates and pharmaceutical service deficiencies. The facility also shows persistent issues with food safety and fire safety systems. While all 39 deficiencies have correction dates, families have filed complaints that triggered 14 of these violations, indicating ongoing concerns about basic care standards that warrant careful consideration before placement.

Jul 9, 2025Routine
12
0697ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0352ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

0741ModerateCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0640MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

0677MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0690MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0755MinorCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0759MinorCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0760MinorCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0813MinorCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

0920MinorCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Jul 9, 2025Complaint
1
0812MinorCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Apr 3, 2025Complaint
2
0755ModerateCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0755ModerateCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

May 31, 2024Routine
5
0352ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

0759ModerateCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0321ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0324ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0372ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

May 31, 2024Complaint
3
0760ModerateCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0812ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0755MinorCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Apr 12, 2024Complaint
4
0622MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

0623MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0622MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

0623MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jul 9, 2025

$8,412

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Sweeny Hospital District

Organization Type

for profit

Management Company

PMG OPCO COLUMBUS LLC

Administrator

CIARA RIDDLE

Ownership & Management

Owners

Sweeny Hospital District

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Schwarz, RachelOfficer / DirectorPark, KellyOfficer / DirectorDhc Opco-columbus, LLCManagerCohen, BradfordManagerSchwarz, RachelManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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